After
David Beckham officially announced his decision to quit LA Galaxy, Metro looks at the top 10 clubs from around the world who could be in the running to land ol’ Golden Balls.

Where to? Beckham plots his next move (Picture: Getty Images)

QPR

If any Premier League club was likely to take a wild punt on the 37-year-old this January it would almost certainly be Rangers. However, their scattergun approach to the transfer market is what has landed them in so much trouble in the first place, and despite their prime London location and ability to offer Becks a competitive salary, we’re not sure a relegation dog fight is what he meant by ‘one last challenge’ .

Perth Glory

The A-League seems to be Golden Balls’ most likely destination, and the west coast club were quick out of the blocks to announce their interest in Becks the moment he announced his decision to quit Galaxy. ‘David Beckham has confirmed the MLS Cup final will be his last game for the Galaxy. The race is on,’ they said on their official Twitter page.

Melbourne Heart

Like Perth, Melbourne also came out on the front foot with chief executive Scott Munn revealing the club would be pulling out all the stops to lure Beckham to Oz. ‘I can’t put a percentage term on it,’ said Munn. ‘What I can say is that it’s certainly real, we’re putting forward an offer, it’s compelling and the opportunity is here for him to come here. That is absolutely legitimate. Let’s let David get through next week, play the final of the MLS and hopefully he’ll have a win.’

Central Coast Mariners

The Mariners have the financial clout of ad guru John Singleton behind them, and chairman Peter Turnbull said: ‘We’re definitely lodging a pitch in the next day or two.’ Coach Graham Arnold added: ‘I know that he’s a good guy. He doesn’t have a massive ego that would destroy our team’s morale and culture – it’s not all about him.’

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PSG

The mega-rich Parisians certainly aren’t short of ambition, and France would represent a new challenge for Beckham, while at the same time representing probably the lowest risk of tarnishing his reputation in a competitive European league.

AC Milan

He’s been there and got the Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt, but the Rossoneri remain a club in Beckham’s heart, and Victoria would be in fashion paradise should he chose to return to Italy.

China(Shanghai Shenhua, Guangzhou Evergrande)

Unlikely, but ‘Brand Beckham’ would explode if the former England captain chose to follow the likes of Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka to Asia.

UAE(Al Ahli, Al Wasl, Al Ain)

Football is fast developing in the Middle East, and with a clutch of club owners who are not short of an oil well or two, the sight of Beckham flying the flag in Dubai – where his family already have a holiday home – may soon be more than a mirage.